Usability of Series 1 in 2021

[chrisdazzo]

I have a Series 6 Watch, but found a great way to convince my wife to start using an Apple Watch, too - two Series 1 Watches for $20 I found here locally. Despite limited usage since they're older, what should I be expecting? A straight-up watch and not much other functionality?

Thanks all.

 

[ericg301]

a watch that tracks steps and mirrors notifications. all done slowly.

 

[fwmireault]

Poor battery life and very slow processor, but other than that it’s still a functional Watch. You will have a very limited storage too

 

[Itinj24]

Expect her to hate the AW.

Why not just get her an SE and if she doesn’t like it, you have the power of returny.

 

[chrisdazzo]

Thanks all - she's definitely in trial mode right now, coming from a semi-analog Fossil watch. SE is the next logical step once she settles in, and if she likes the experience... and finds a band among the thousands available. 😂

 

[chrisdazzo]

Quick update, wife can't take the watch off 😂 it works fine and is snappy enough, plus the battery life is pretty stellar. Only lost 7% (100->93) during 7 hours of sleep in Theater Mode. I think she's pretty sold on the concept of a rectangular screen.

Now I've got to find a deal on an SE or S5 before her bday... off to the AI Price Guides!

The Watches in question:

 

[chrisdazzo]

Found a great deal on a Series 6 40mm in gray with GPS at Walmart (via Google Shopping) of all places, price matched by Best Buy. $50 off MSRP. Wife will be thrilled, and our friend will inherit the silver Series 1.

Final photos of the Series 1 screen repair in-progress (total DIY repair cost of $50, minus some Q-tips and isopropyl alcohol):



Thanks again, all.